Glossary of Lubrication Terms

This glossary is designed to help the understanding of some of the terms used in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering. Quickly look up a definition or explanation for a topic.
 
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Kinematic Viscosity – A measure of viscosity derived from the time taken for a fixed volume of oil to flow through a capillary tube. Common units are mm2/s or centistokes (cSt).